Hoosier Front Five a Semifinalist for Joe Moore Award
11/12/2024 10:00:00 AM | Football
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – The Foundation for Teamwork and The Joe Moore Award has selected Indiana football's offensive line as one of 10 semifinalists for college football's Most Outstanding Offensive Line Unit in 2024.
The group of Drew Evans, Mike Katic, Bray Lynch, Carter Smith and Trey Wedig started each of the first nine game of the season, before Evans suffered a season-ending injury prior to Week 11's matchup with Michigan. In stepped Tyler Stephens at the left guard position in the 20-15 victory over the Wolverines to ear IU its program-record 10th victory on the season.
The unit has Allowed pressure on just 22.5% of dropbacks this season, which is seventh best in the FBS, despite seeing a blitz on 31.9% of dropbacks. In line with the pressure rate, IU has allowed the fifth-lowest sack rate in the Big Ten with zero sacks allowed in five games.
The offensive line has helped IU post multiple rushing touchdowns in 9 of 10 games this season, its most since 2013, and guide the offense to a nation's best 59 total touchdowns. Indiana is No. 2 in scoring offense (43.9 ppg) and No. 16 in total offense (453.2) entering Week 12.
Since its inception in 2015, The Joe Moore Award has recognized elite offensive line units for their unparalleled toughness, effort, teamwork, consistency, technique, and ability to finish. The 2024 semifinalists include Alabama, Army, Indiana, Iowa, Notre Dame, Ohio State, Oregon, Tennessee, Texas, and Tulane. Finalists will be announced on Dec. 3.
The Joe Moore Award is named after Coach Joe Moore, widely regarded as one of the best offensive line coaches in college football history, most notably for his work at Notre Dame and the University of Pittsburgh. Throughout his storied career, Coach Moore sent 52 players on to the NFL, including Bill Fralic, Mark May, Russ Grimm, Jimbo Covert and others.
The Joe Moore Award trophy, crafted by legendary sports sculptor Jerry McKenna, is the largest trophy in college football, standing at a height of 6 feet and weighing in at 800 pounds. The traveling trophy is made available for display by the winning university until the conclusion of the following college football season.
The Foundation for Teamwork is a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to fostering teamwork in all societal endeavors and bringing that spirit of collective achievement to athletics, education, and organizations.
Find out more at joemooreaward.com and follow on Twitter (@joemooreaward), Instagram (@joemooreaward), and Facebook (facebook.com/JoeMooreAward).
The group of Drew Evans, Mike Katic, Bray Lynch, Carter Smith and Trey Wedig started each of the first nine game of the season, before Evans suffered a season-ending injury prior to Week 11's matchup with Michigan. In stepped Tyler Stephens at the left guard position in the 20-15 victory over the Wolverines to ear IU its program-record 10th victory on the season.
The unit has Allowed pressure on just 22.5% of dropbacks this season, which is seventh best in the FBS, despite seeing a blitz on 31.9% of dropbacks. In line with the pressure rate, IU has allowed the fifth-lowest sack rate in the Big Ten with zero sacks allowed in five games.
The offensive line has helped IU post multiple rushing touchdowns in 9 of 10 games this season, its most since 2013, and guide the offense to a nation's best 59 total touchdowns. Indiana is No. 2 in scoring offense (43.9 ppg) and No. 16 in total offense (453.2) entering Week 12.
Since its inception in 2015, The Joe Moore Award has recognized elite offensive line units for their unparalleled toughness, effort, teamwork, consistency, technique, and ability to finish. The 2024 semifinalists include Alabama, Army, Indiana, Iowa, Notre Dame, Ohio State, Oregon, Tennessee, Texas, and Tulane. Finalists will be announced on Dec. 3.
The Joe Moore Award is named after Coach Joe Moore, widely regarded as one of the best offensive line coaches in college football history, most notably for his work at Notre Dame and the University of Pittsburgh. Throughout his storied career, Coach Moore sent 52 players on to the NFL, including Bill Fralic, Mark May, Russ Grimm, Jimbo Covert and others.
The Joe Moore Award trophy, crafted by legendary sports sculptor Jerry McKenna, is the largest trophy in college football, standing at a height of 6 feet and weighing in at 800 pounds. The traveling trophy is made available for display by the winning university until the conclusion of the following college football season.
The Foundation for Teamwork is a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to fostering teamwork in all societal endeavors and bringing that spirit of collective achievement to athletics, education, and organizations.
Find out more at joemooreaward.com and follow on Twitter (@joemooreaward), Instagram (@joemooreaward), and Facebook (facebook.com/JoeMooreAward).
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